Solid Waste Collections Co-op Student

City of Barrie; Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Barrie offers a Co-op Student position within the Waste Management Department for a temporary full-time role. The opportunity includes supporting waste collection services, engaging with the community, and contributing to environmental sustainability efforts in a vibrant community setting. This role is ideal for students seeking hands-on experience in municipal operations.

Benefits

Optional enrollment in OMERS Primary pension plan

Prorated paid sick time

Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program

Discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships

Access to Perkopolis Perks program

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years old by calendar year end.
• Six months of cumulative part-time experience or three months of full-time work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing customer service for municipal waste management.
• Work effectively in a dynamic environment and interact with the public.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Currently enrolled in a recognized College or University Co-op program

Completed at least one (1) year of a related post-secondary education program

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Posting Number: COOP-25-16

Job Type: Co-op, Temporary-Full-time, up to 4 Months, Union

Salary Range: $17.52 to $23.82 per hour

Location: Barrie, ON - Onsite (see below for more details)

Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

The Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department is comprised of three Branches: Solid Waste Operations, Solid Waste Management Policy and Planning, and Environmental Risk Management and Compliance. Overall, this Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's Landfill site, which includes non-hazardous solid waste disposal, household hazardous waste receiving and disposal, leaf and yard waste disposal and composting, and solid waste collection and disposal. The Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Branch aims to minimize environmental risk associated with growth and corporate infrastructure, including Source Water Protection, Climate change strategy, Sustainable Development Strategy, Contaminated site response, sewer use by-law, spill response, ground water and surface water monitoring and investigations, and site plan reviews. This Department also develops and maintains strategies that promote circular economy and environmental sustainability, including waste diversion programs, sustainable waste management strategy, public outreach, and education.

The Waste Collections Services Section is responsible for waste collection services and related programs in the City of Barrie including: the curbside collection of all waste related materials, multi residential collection services and various waste collection and management initiatives. The Co-op Student position assists the Solid Waste Operations, Waste Collections Section with providing exceptional customer service associated with the effective operation of an integrated municipal waste management system.

Our Culture And Qualifications Of The Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Currently enrolled in or is a student in a recognized College or University Co-op program*
• Completed at least one (1) year of a related post-secondary education program at a recognized College or University
• Minimum of 16 years of age or turning 16 by the end of the calendar year and must have attended one of the academic establishments listed above the year in which they are applying for employment and/or returning the following year
  
  

Experience

• Six (6) months of cumulative part-time experience or three (3) months of full-time general work experience
  
  

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Demonstrated Ability to:
• Self-motivate and work well with a variety of people
• Interact with the public
• Work in a high paced and dynamic working environment
• Act in a dependable, reliable manner, working well with little supervision
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Act in a responsible and professional manner
• Basic computer literacy using the following systems and software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, or holidays
  

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*
• Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.
  
  

Other Important Information

Work Term: September - December 2025

Location: Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Dr N, Barrie, ON

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Wage: $17.52 to $23.82 per hour

What We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment and in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.

How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Barrie?

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.